Shadaya Haggins
Columbia
Summary
Nuclear medicine professional with extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and patient management. Strong commitment to collaborative work environments and consistently achieving accurate results. Highly adaptable to changing clinical needs, with demonstrated skill in radiopharmaceutical administration and patient safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile PET/CT Technologist
Akumin
06.2023 - Current
- Member of Mobile PET/CT team, performing PET/CT procedures.
- Operate GE and Siemens PET/CT machines.
- Performing risk assessments and questionnaires for PET/CT procedures.
- Assaying and administering doses for different procedures.
- Mobile Unit working with teens, adults, and geriatric patients.
Mobile PET/CT Technologist
Rayus Radiology
09.2020 - Current
- Member of Mobile PET/CT team, performing PET/CT procedures.
- Operate GE and Siemens PET/CT machines.
- Performing risk assessments and questionnaires for PET/CT procedures.
- Assaying and administering doses for different procedures.
- Mobile Unit working with teens, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure optimal imaging protocols and patient care standards.
- Implemented safety procedures and maintained compliance with regulatory requirements in radiology practices.
- Trained new staff on CT scanning techniques and proper equipment usage, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Monitored patient comfort during procedures, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the process.
Nuclear Medicine/CT/X-Ray Technologist
MUSC Marion
11.2019 - 03.2025
- Member of Radiology Team, performing Nuclear, X-Ray, and CT procedures.
- Performing CT Risk assessments and reviewing labs for patient safety.
- Administer oral and IV contrast.
- Handling outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room workload.
- Assay different nuclear isotopes for procedures.
- Position patients.
- Operate Nuclear Medicine Cameras.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
McLeod Health
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Member of Nuclear Medicine Team performing Nuclear procedures.
- Performing risk assessments and questionnaires.
- Operating Siemens Nuclear Gamma Camera.
- Acute, long term, and outpatient care facility.
- 931 bed
- 10-15 patients daily.
Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech
Lake City Community Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Member of Radiology Team, performing X-Ray and CT procedures.
- Performing CT Risk assessments and reviewing labs for patient safety.
- Administer oral and IV contrast.
- Handling outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room workload.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist/ PET/CT Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Member of the Nuclear Medicine Team, performing Nuclear and PET/CT procedures.
- Operating Siemens Nuclear and PET/CT machines.
- Performing risk assessments and questionnaires for Nuclear and PET/CT procedures
- Administering contrast during PET/CT procedures.
- Assaying doses for different procedures.
- Acute Care, Long Term Care, Outpatient Care,916 beds, and averaging about 15-20 patients a day.
Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech
McLeod Health
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Member of Radiology Team, performing X-Ray and CT procedures.
- Performing CT Risk assessments and reviewing labs for patient safety.
- Administer oral and IV contrast.
- Handling outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room workload.
Radiologic Technologist
Palmetto Health, Sumter Orthopedic
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Operate x-ray equipment.
- Follow instructions for each provider on certain exams.
- Discovering new ways to get images for post-op exams.
- Working independently and as a team player.
- Utilizing EClinicalWorks for accessing Patient orders and information.
CT/X-Ray Tech
Kershaw Health
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Operate CT and X-Ray equipment.
- Operating C-Arm equipment during OR procedures.
- Handling outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room workload.
- Load power injector for contrast CTs.
- Operate systems such as IMPAX and Meditech.
- Working in collaboration with other hospital employees.
- Calling in reports to Physicians when requested.
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors Care
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated X-Ray equipment.
- Performed triage assessments.
- Performed labs, such as urinalysis, cbc, flu, strep, h pylori, etc.
- Venipuncture for blood tests.
- Performed Drug Screens and breath alcohol tests.
- Administered DOT, School and Employment Physicals.215551
- Worked closely with Physicians and Physicians Assistants.
- Decontaminated rooms and work areas.
Education
MS - Radiology Bridge Program
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC08.2019
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05.2012
Skills
- Skilled in advanced CT scan techniques
- Comprehensive patient management
- Image restoration techniques
- CT scan procedure guidelines
- Proficiency in cross-sectional imaging
- Child-focused imaging techniques
- Proficient in scanner operation
- Effective contrast administration
- Expertise in post-processing methods
- Safety compliance management
- Safety procedure implementation
- Data privacy adherence
- Pathological analysis
- Proficient in patient positioning techniques
- Implementation of radiation safety measures
- Software development expertise
- Advocate for patient safety initiatives
Certification
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMTCB ID#: 043081
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiography and Computed Tomography ARRT ID # : 498748
- South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association, Radiography, Computed Tomography, and Nuclear Medicine. SCRQSA# 01-1203
- American Heart Association- BLS Certified
Timeline
Mobile PET/CT Technologist
Akumin
06.2023 - Current
Mobile PET/CT Technologist
Rayus Radiology
09.2020 - Current
Nuclear Medicine/CT/X-Ray Technologist
MUSC Marion
11.2019 - 03.2025
Nuclear Medicine Technologist/ PET/CT Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
McLeod Health
08.2019 - 11.2023
Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech
McLeod Health
08.2017 - 09.2019
Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech
Lake City Community Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2022
CT/X-Ray Tech
Kershaw Health
02.2017 - 05.2017
Radiologic Technologist
Palmetto Health, Sumter Orthopedic
01.2016 - 07.2019
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors Care
11.2015 - 02.2017
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Midlands Technical College
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College
MS - Radiology Bridge Program
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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